“This additional support from such technically strong and professionally proficient candidates will strengthen our advocacy and outreach efforts to make chemical facilities safer for workers, communities and the environment,” said Lemos. “Board Members play an important role in reviewing and voting on investigative reports and safety studies, as well as advocating for the CSB’s recommendations at the Federal, State and local levels to ensure the necessary steps are taken to minimize the potential for another tragic accident, and I look forward to working with them to strengthen our agency.”